Fixing the broken supply chain will take time and patience, substantial amounts of money, imagination by key leaders in the transportation and logistics industry, and significant policy changes.
October 13, 2021Transportation Compliance News
Transport Topics government and regulatory coverage keeps managers of a highly-regulated industry aware of the policy decisions that can shape their businesses. Covering both the legislative and regulatory aspects of policy-making, at both the state and national levels, the news in this category includes looks at infrastructure, hours of service, emissions rules, funding measures, leadership appointments, and more. Readers can follow what’s happening in Congress, at the Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Administration, and in state and local governments.
Freight Stakeholders Aim to Clear Supply Chain Bottlenecks
Some of the nation’s largest carriers and the operators of the country’s busiest port are joining a White House effort to ease crippling bottlenecks that are vexing supply chains through expanded service offerings that include, in some cases, 24/7 operations.
October 13, 2021Consumer Prices Outpace Forecast as Inflation Dogs Economy
Prices paid by U.S. consumers rose in September by more than forecast, resuming a faster pace of growth and underscoring the persistence of inflationary pressures in the economy.
October 13, 2021Britain’s Own Truck Drivers Are Mainly Responsible for Shortage, Statistics Show
The shortfall in U.K. truck drivers that’s causing widespread shortages of goods is caused mainly by British workers leaving the industry rather than foreigners unable to join.
October 13, 2021US Regulators Seek Answers From Tesla Over Lack of Recall
DETROIT — U.S. safety investigators want to know why Tesla didn’t file recall documents when it updated Autopilot software to better identify parked emergency vehicles, escalating a simmering clash between the automaker and regulators.
October 13, 2021US to Reopen Land Borders With Canada, Mexico for Vaccinated Travelers
The United States will relax coronavirus restrictions at its land borders with Canada and Mexico for vaccinated travelers next month, allowing for the resumption of nonessential travel like tourism.
October 13, 2021House Sends Debt Limit Hike to Biden, Staving Off Default
WASHINGTON — Members of the House on Oct. 12 pushed through a short-term increase to the nation’s debt limit, ensuring the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December and temporarily averting an unprecedented default that would have decimated the economy.
October 12, 2021Diesel Surges 10.9¢ to $3.586 a Gallon
The national average price for diesel surged 10.9 cents to $3.586 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Oct. 11.
October 12, 2021Biden White House Proposes NEPA Guidance Updates
A proposal to restore certain environmental review guidelines for infrastructure projects that were modified by the Trump administration was announced by the Biden White House.
October 12, 2021Plan for Inland Port in Cairo, Ill., Moves Forward
After at least 10 years of planning, officials in Cairo, Ill., say the timing is right to finally develop the estimated $300 million Alexander-Cairo Port District.
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